What Actually Causes Chronic Back Pain

         And How Can You Solve It…” 

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id you know studies show that 80-90% of all Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their life?

            Some will have pain that comes and goes.  Others will experience pain that stays and becomes chronic.

            Many times, back pain that comes and goes gradually becomes chronic if it is not treated properly.

So, What Causes Back Pain? 

Most back pain is mechanical in nature.  This means, in most cases, it is caused by your spine not moving and working properly.  Back pain can also be caused from diseases and tumors, but this is the minority of cases.

            Your spine is made up of a 24 individual bones that stack up on each other like blocks.

            Between every two bones is a vertebral disc. 

            These discs are like a jelly donut.  They have a soft, jelly like inside and a tough outside.

            These discs help to “glue” your spinal bones together and also serve as shock absorbers for your spine.

            Because of the way your spine is designed, your spinal bones can move freely – allowing you to bend forward, backward, side-to-side and twist.

Here’s Where The Problem Starts:  

Your spinal bones can move a little too far.  When this occurs, the tough outer material of your disc and the surrounding ligaments that help hold the spinal bones in place can be stretched.

            When ligaments are stretched, it is called a sprain. 

            Now when you move, your spine doesn’t move as smoothly as it should.  The stress and strain of normal movement causes more stretching of the disc and ligaments.  It also can cause inflammation and pain. 

            This is similar to the front end of your car.  When it is out of alignment, your wheels wear unevenly and quicker then they should.

            So now, your spine is wearing unevenly and quicker than it should.  This is called degenerative joint disease or arthritis.

            As time goes on, more damage is done.  And eventually, the outer layers of your disc wear out and tear.  When that happens, the soft jelly-like substance inside can start to leak out.

That Leakage Is Called A

 

Herniated Disc

     A herniated disc can cause major problems.  Depending on where it leaks out, it can pinch on the nerves or spinal chord and cause severe pain and/or numbness to where ever those nerves go.

            The nerves in the lower back go down into your legs.  That’s why herniated lumbar (low back) discs often cause symptoms in your legs.

            The herniated disc we described above came from a period of abnormal wear and tear on the spine.  A herniated disc can also come from one severe trauma such as a car accident or slip and fall. 

            No matter how the damage was caused (over time or by one severe trauma) once it occurs it starts this vicious cycle of more and more abnormal wear and tear… and… of course… pain.

            This vicious cycle will continue until the disc and spinal joint mechanics are fixed properly.

How The DRX9000™ Repairs Herniated And Bulging Discs And Relieves Pain…  

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hen you have a herniated disc, here are three choices you face:

 

1. Do Nothing

    

2. Surgery

    

3. The DRX9000™

Choice #1 – Do Nothing. One of the biggest myths about back pain is that most of the time it goes away all by itself.  In the long run, this is simply not true. 

 

If you have a herniated disc, it will not go away all by itself.  And, if you choose to “do nothing” the vicious cycle described on the previous page will continue.  

That will most likely lead to more pain and more disability. And the longer you wait, the more problems you may encounter.  The more pain your will have.  And your treatment options (and results from treatment) become much more limited.  

“Doing nothing” would not be my choice.  

Choice #2 – Surgery.  Most of the time, surgery attempts to relieve pain by cutting out the herniated part of the disc.  Techniques are much better today then in the past, but, this is still an invasive procedure on your spine.  

Cutting around your spine, spinal chord and nerves should never be thought of as a simple, 100% safe procedure.  As statistics prove – thing can go very wrong.  And…  

Results are not always what you expected and many patients are not helped at all.  And, as you will read about in the next page of this newsletter, there is something called “failed back surgery syndrome” to worry about. 

 

Surgery would not be my choice, either.

 

Choice #3 – The DRX9000™.  We already know that the DRX9000™ is FDA approved and has an amazing success rate with herniated and bulging discs… without any documented side effects. 

 But, how does it do it?

 Picture this: You have a jelly donut.  You squeeze the donut… the side breaks open… and… some of the jelly oozes out.

 That’s very similar to what happens with a herniated disc.  Stress causes a tear in the disc and some of the jelly inside oozes out.

 Now, if you wanted to get the jelly back inside, how could you do it?

 Imagine how a syringe works.  When you put a syringe in water and pull up the plunger… it creates a

 NEGATIVE PRESSURE that sucks the water into the syringe.

 

AHA!!!!

 The answer lies in creating  NEGATIVE PRESSURE.

 So, if you could create negative pressure in between your discs, wouldn’t you expect the jelly-like disc material to be sucked back into the disc? 

 ABSOLUTELY!  And that’s EXACTLY what the DRX9000™ does.  It creates a negative intradiscal pressure that sucks the herniated material back into the disc and allow it to heal naturally.

 And if you’re wondering how it does that – here’s how:  The DRX9000™ isolates the herniated disc and slowly tractions that area of the spine.

 Why does the DRX9000™ work while regular old fashioned traction does NOT?

 The DRX9000™ creates negative intra discal pressure because it has an extremely advanced computer program with breakthrough technology that actually communicates with the body 17 times per second!

 And that’s important because, if your body senses the pull of the traction, it will react by going into spasm.  That’s why regular traction (without the DRX9000™ computer program) does not work.

 By communicating with your body 17 times per second, the DRX9000™ constantly adjusts the amount of traction to the reaction of your body.  This negates any spasm and allows the machine to create the negative pressure that sucks the disc material back into the disc.  Water an other disc nutrients are also drawn back into the disc to aide in more complete healing.

 That is also why the DRX9000™ is completely painless.  It’s amazing “on board” computer system reads your body and constantly adjusts to what’s going on inside YOUR body.

 The procedure is so comfortable, many patients fall asleep and don’t even realize anything happened.  That is… until they stand up and their pain is gone!!!

 Just don’t be fooled.  Traction is NOT the same thing as “True Spinal Decompression™” you get on the DRX9000™.  Without this breakthrough technology that communicates with your body 17 times per second, you will not create negative intradiscal pressure and you will not get the DRX9000’s amazing  rate of non-surgical success!  

If You Have Already Had Back Surgery,

  DON’T READ THIS…It Will Break Your Heart!  

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any things in life can break your heart.  Bad relationships.  Losing your job.  Dieting for a week only to step on the scale and find out you GAINED 3 pounds!

            Unfortunately, I’ve experienced all three.  Fortunately, all three were, for the most part, easily correctable. 

                 Not So With Back Surgery…

 Nothing comes close to the heart wrenching disappointment of failed surgery for herniated, bulging discs and back pain… 

 Especially when there is a better, safer and less expensive option with a scientifically proven success rate.

Living life in constant pain can be debilitating.  Just being told you need surgery leaves you with a horrifying and difficult decision.

But what you are about to discover will make that decision much easier and most likely… relieve your pain…

It is easy to give up all hope for non-surgical treatments when so many haven’t worked and one or even a group of doctors tell you there is no other choice.

But with the breakthrough space-age technology in the FDA approved  DRX9000™, there is more than just “hope” for back pain and disc sufferers – there is scientific proof you can most likely be helped – with long lasting results.

            I can’t tell you how many patients I’ve spoken to that have endured invasive back surgery and suffered through months of grueling rehabilitation, and, were no better then before.

             Many of those same patients were shocked when they found out there was a non-surgical treatment that was 100% painless and had them back to work and doing all the activities they love in just a few short weeks.

           I also can’t tell you how many actually got worse from surgery.  So many in fact, there is a name for it in the medical literature.  It’s called…

                           “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”

     I don’t know what the exact number is today, but, in 1983 Heithoff reported in Orthopeaedic Clinics Of North America
(16(3): 417-44 July 1983) that there were 25,000 – 50,000 failed back surgery syndrome cases every year. 

  That’s why it’s exciting you can most likely relieve your pain, numbness and tingling WITHOUT surgery and avoid failed back surgery syndrome because…

 Many times your first back surgery does nothing more then put you on a merry-go-round of pain pills, more surgery and permanent disability.

 And that’s scary because back pain is the leading cause of disability for people under the age of 45.  And, it is the 3^rd leading cause of disability for people over 45.          But the worst thing is – 

Having Back Surgery Can Seriously Limit Your Future Treatment Options.  If Something Goes Wrong… It May, In Fact, Ensure A Lifetime Of Pain And Suffering.

     For example:  There is only one FDA approved non-surgical treatment for herniated and bulging discs that has an incredible success rate.  It is the DRX9000™ non-surgical spinal decompression system.

The DRX9000™ was awarded coveted FDA clearance by proving it’s breakthrough, patented technology not only relieves back pain, sciatica and numbness… in many cases, it actually… Reduces And Promotes Healing Of The Herniated And/Or Bulging Discs!

 Even when surgery is “successful” it does not “heal” the disc.  Surgery usually cuts out the herniated or bulging part of the disc and may fuse the area.  This puts abnormal stress on the remaining spinal discs and can lead to more herniations and more surgeries. 

The DRX9000™ is different.  It promotes true healing to help prevent future relapses. 

The FDA was shown unquestionable proof on impressive before and after MRI’s demonstrating herniated and bulging disc reduction and has been proven to be effective with:

 

• Herniated and bulging lumbar (low back) discs with or without complications

   

• Degenerative disc disease

   

• A relapse or failure, even with multiple levels of herniation

   

• Facet syndrome

   

            And even more impressive -- to go along with the DRX 9000™’s  success rate… there were…

                                                                     NO DOCUMENTED

                                  SIDE EFFECTS! 

 Sure, not everyone got earth shattering results.  But, the small minority that were not helped… were not made worse by the treatment. 

There was no “failed back surgery syndrome.”  There were no follow-up surgeries to try to figure out what went wrong the first, second or third time. 

There were no powerful pain relievers to deal with post-op pain.  And best of all…

…no one died as a complication to anesthesia, infection or surgical mistake. 

            That’s why it’s such a shame some disc sufferers aren’t aware of the DRX9000™ and are having risky surgery.

You can always give surgery a try if the DRX9000™ doesn’t work for you.  And with a high success rate… chances are… once you have a handful for treatments on the DRX9000™ – you’ll be pain-free and never even think about surgery again. 

    What’s really interesting is – most chronic low back pain patients I see have tried almost everything under the sun first (Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Pain Medications, Acupuncture, Massage Etc.) without any lasting results. 

            Just about all have herniations and/or bulging discs on MRIs and have been told their ONLY option was surgery.  Some actually had failed surgery… and…

            Most of these patients  find the relief they were looking for on the DRX9000™ – usually in about 3 weeks or less.  

That’s why so many patients are heartbroken when they discover they endured risky surgery and painful, time-consuming rehabilitation when they didn’t have to.  All they had to do was lie comfortably on their backs and watch T.V. for 30-45 minutes for about 20 sessions and their pain melted away. 

 Why The DRX 9000™ Should Be Your ONLY Choice

               For The Non-Surgical Treatment Of

                   Herniated And Bulging Discs…  

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hoices.  We are all faced with them every day.  And how you deal with them will shape the rest of your life… Some people make “snap” decisions with limited, incorrect or no information at all. 

Others ignore facts and choose purely based on emotion. Ever have your family and friends tell you someone was all wrong for you – but you dated them anyway? 

But I think the most common way to make decisions, is by not making them at all. Most people put them off.  Simply ignore them. 

When you do that… they do not just “go away.”  What happens is – they are made for you.  And when that happens, it is rarely the best option for YOU.

For example, it is estimated that between 80 – 90% of everyone on the planet will eventually suffer with back pain.  I’d say that number is closer to 100%.

But the problem is: you probably know very little about the best methods for eliminating your pain and solving the problem for good.

Medical technology changes so fast – it’s impossible for you to keep up.  And you don’t want to choose old, out dated treatments when there are new breakthroughs available.

But that’s what happens to so many back pain sufferers…

You see, once the pain strikes… you are in no position to research all your options.  You just want to end the pain as fast as possible.  Am I right?

So you end up going with one of the first options you run into.  Which, unless you are extremely lucky, may not be the best option for you.

And if you “do nothing” back pain may go away in short term – but it is known to come back – with a vengeance later.

So, here are some cold, hard facts for you to consider if you have a herniated or bulging disc and would like to end your pain and solve the problem fast – without drugs or surgery:

· NASA was the first to investigate the effects of spinal decompression on intervertebral discs during space travel.  It found that, during the anti-gravity state of the mission, astronauts were relieved of back pain.  It also found disc height was actually increased during space travel.

· The DRX 9000™ was created by a specialized team of engineers at Axiom Worldwide to re-created the decompression effects of space travel on patients with herniated and bulging discs.  This expert team consists of engineers who used research that originated from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the U.S. Department of Defense.

· According to a study in the American Journal Of Pain Management comparing decompression to traditional traction for lumbosacral pain, the decompression method provided good to excellent relief for most of patients with ruptured discs and 75% of patients with facet arthrosis reports Axiom Worldwide.

· Axiom Worldwide is the undisputed leader in non-surgical spinal decompression with:  over 100 employees, an impressive Dunn & Bradstreet rating, US FDA (21 CFR 820) approval and ISO 9000 approval which the highest medical manufacturing standard in the world!

· The DRX 9000™ is also the first non-surgical decompression system cleared by the FDA for cervical (neck) decompression.

That is why our office has chosen to offer you the DRX 9000™ for the treatment of herniated and bulging disc as opposed to all others.  Even though the DRX 9000™ costs a whopping $95,000 while cheaper units sells for only $15,000.

When it comes to treating your back pain and your spine, the choice was simple… we had to go with the absolute best.  Now that you have the facts, we hope the choice will be easy to you, too!  

How Disc Injuries Occur And

 

How To Avoid Them… 

 

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f you are reading this, chances are, you either have back pain and would like to get rid of it.  Or, you’ve had back pain and would like to keep it from coming back. 

No matter which one it is, you are going to find this month’s newsletter extremely helpful because we are going to discuss the probable cause of your pain, common myths about back pain, how to possibly avoid it… and how to possibly get relief.

      First, let’s talk about… What Causes Back Pain…              

Not too long ago I was watching a baseball game on T.V. and the announcer said one of the players couldn’t play… and was on the disabled list… due to “back spasms.”

I’m sure you’ve heard back pain sufferers say they have a “pulled muscle.” 

When back pain strikes, many people believe muscles are the main culprit. 

 

What Came First

 

The Chicken Or The Egg?

 You may be surprised to discover that muscle spasm is probably NOT the cause of that baseball player’s back pain, or your pain either… 

  Here’s why:  In Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic p. 35-36, experiments have been done on cadavers to determine how much weight a spine (with its rib cage and supporting muscles removed) can support before it collapses.  The point of collapse is called “critical load.”  Here’s what they found… Can you believe… a spine… without its rib cage and supporting muscles… might collapse under a load of only 4.4 lbs.?

 Well, it’s true! And think about this: 

A GALLON OF MILK WEIGHS APPOXIMATELY 8 POUNDS!!!

 The author stated, “This experimental evidence is quite convincing the spinal musculature and rib cage have extraordinary roles in maintaining spinal stability.”

 That may be the understatement of the year…

It continues…

“Clinical observations tend to show that highly conditioned athletes respond very quickly to treatment, insofar as symptomatology is concerned.  The response, however, depends on the relative nature of the injury.  In the scenario of severe spinal trauma, with all other things being equal, the stronger the muscular system, the more rapid the rehabilitation.”   

            From this research, it is obvious that keeping your muscles… and body… in shape is extremely important when it comes to both avoiding and rapidly recovering from back injuries.

            But what part does muscle spasm play in the cause of YOUR back pain?

            According to this text, “Reflex muscular contraction or spasm after an injury is a response secondary to the joint dysfunction… Many clinicians have sought to reduce the muscle spasm thinking it has caused the joint injury.  Injury results from a failure of the muscular and ligamentous systems in the support of an external load.  Spinal models have suggested that a muscle cannot exert enough force to suddenly damage the ligaments of the joint.  If muscles could exert enough force to damage a joint, their action would be self-destructive for the body.

Although pain is often derived from the muscle spasm, it should be thought of as a protective mechanism.  The spasm should diminish as the nerve and joint dysfunction in the region normalize…”  

            Want a quick, in-plain-English translation?  Here it is: 

            According to this work, even though muscle spasm can give you pain, it is NOT the original CAUSE of the pain.  There is an underlying cause creating the muscle spasm.   

The underlying cause can be the joint complex (your spinal discs are a major part of this complex as you will see in a moment).  So, treatment should be geared towards fixing that joint complex and not simply targeting the spasm.

As you can clearly see – this work questions the premise of treating back pain with drugs such as muscle relaxors.  Maybe shutting off the body’s natural protection mechanism without fixing the underlying cause is not such a good idea. 

It raises a very good question:

If Muscle Spasms (which are a protective mechanism) Are Eliminated Via Drugs, Will This Allow More Injury To Occur To the

                        Already Inured Joint Complex?

For example:  If you put your hand on a hot stove, what happens?

            You immediately feel the pain, right?  And just about instantaneous to the pain, you react by pulling your hand off the stove.

            Now imagine this:  You take a strong pain killer.  You put your hand on the same hot stove.  Your hand is numb and you don’t feel a thing.  So… you leave your hand on the stove.

            Since I don’t think we have to discuss the consequences of letting your hand continue to rest on a hot stove… let’s move on to how you get back pain in the first place…

            The research mentioned above talks about the “joint complex” as being injured and a source of pain.  So, what is this “joint complex” and how do you injure it?

            The joint complex is actually a 3-joint complex and is comprised of the spinal disc and two facet joints.  The disc is a jelly donut like structure found in between your spinal bones.  And, facet joints are like motion guides on the back part of your spinal bones.

            Together, they make up a tripod of complex joint interactions and motion.

            When this 3-joint complex is functioning correctly – there is smooth sailing.  But, when it is NOT functioning correctly – a cascade of negative events take place; which we will discuss in a moment. 

            We are going to talk mostly about the disc and it’s role in these negative events (including back pain) because…according to the Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic p.14-15, damage to the low back discs alone can be responsible for altering the normal motion in your spine.  And, over time, this abnormal motion can lead to the degeneration of the other two components (facet joints) of the 3-joint complex.  And since lumbar facet degeneration rarely occurs before disc degeneration… the disc injury is likely causing the rest.

How Common Are Disc Injuries?

The answer:  more common than you think.

            Disc degeneration in your low back occurs due to trauma.  This trauma is usually in the form of compression and twisting of the spine, most likely starting at a very young age.  In the Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic p. 199, it refers to a study in which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to study disc degeneration in young low back pain patients. 

            The average age of the patients was 20.  And 57% of these 20 year-olds suffering from back pain had one or more abnormal lumbar discs.  A control group of pain-free individuals was analyzed with MRI and 35% had signs of disc degeneration.  This just goes to show that you can have a problem with your spine and disc long before you show outward symptoms… such as pain.

            No matter if pain is present or not – the degeneration process begins a vicious cycle…

STRUCTURAL INJURY RESULTS IN ASYMMETRIC MOVEMENT OF ONE SPINAL BONE WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJACENT SPINAL BONES

SINCE EACH SPINAL BONE SURROUNDING THE INJURED DISC ARTICULATES WITH THE SPINAL BONES BOTH ABOVE AND BELOW, FOUR SPINAL BONES AND THEIR JOINT COMPLEXES ARE EFFECTED

THIS WILL LEAD TO UNEQUAL MOVEMENTS OF THE RIGHT AND LEFT FACET JOINTS   THERE WILL ALSO BE UNEQUAL WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION  

ONE FACET JOINT WILL BEAR MORE WEIGHT  

WITH THE DISC FURTHER DEGENERATED, BONE SPUR FORMATION, INTERVERTEBRAL CANAL NARROWING

THE PROCEES REPEATS ITSELF  

            If the results of the study mentioned above are correct, this process could already be going strong in many 20 year-olds without back pain.  If there any wonder why it is estimated up to 80% of the population will suffer with back pain at some point in their life?

            And can you imaging how much damage can potentially be done from the age of 20 to 50, 60 or 70 without proper treatment?

            But, before we get to the treatment, let’s talk about and an issue many back pain sufferers are confused about…

                                                          How You Injure A Disc…

There are several ways you can injure your low-back discs.  Here are two very common ways.

            An extremely common way to injure your low-back discs involves bending over at the waist and bending to one side or twisting to one side.  This combination of motions puts a majority of the weight on your ligaments… instead of the supportive muscles.  It usually leads to failure of the system resulting in injury.   

            It should be noted that picking up a relatively lightweight object with this posture can lead to injury.

            Many times a snapping… or… popping can be heard when the disc injury occurs.  This can be the tough outer layer of the disc (annulus fibrosis) giving way and starting to tear.

            The second is an accumulation of micro-traumatic episodes that leads to failure.  Plaugher et al. (Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic p. 195) states, “The classic example of this is the truck driver.  The driver is subjected to repeated compression and vibratory forces with the spine in a relatively flexed position.  It is widely known that truck drivers suffer from a higher incidence of low back pain when compared to the population as a whole.” 

            And anyone that has had an office job where you sit all day knows that stiff feeling when you finally get up.  That is a form of this micro-trauma being placed on your spine and discs over an extended period of time.  This phenomenon is also called “creep.” 

            It can be made worse by the amount of time you spend sitting without taking a break and moving around, your chair and your posture.  I have to say.. I’m committing low-back suicide right now… sitting here hunched over the computer putting this newsletter together!!!

It is also possible that your weight and fitness level (ability of your musculature to compensate) may have an effect.

            Bottom line:  Many people think disc injuries/herniations only come from large trauma.  Such as a car accident, serious fall. Etc.  While that is true – they can also come from other – less traumatic – but repeated stresses.

            That’s why you can have a damaged disc without any recollection of “the big event” that caused it. 

The “Big Event”    You May Have Missed

 If you have back pain and can’t think of a reason why – think back for a moment when you were a child.  Did you play any sports?

            The Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic p. 17 references several studies with the negative effects of several sports on spinal discs.  One study by found a history of low-back pain in 25% of female gymnasts that was significant enough to disrupt training.  The mean age of this group was only 14. 

            It goes on to say, “Wrestlers, football players, heavy weight lifters, gymnasts and other athletes who subject their spines to extreme axial loads seem to be at risk.  The radiological findings of the study by Sward et al. suggests both traumatic changes to the motion segments as well as disturbed vertebral growth.

            Both the stage of onset of athletic activity and the degree of mechanical load on the axial skeleton are important factors in the development of these abnormalities.”

            To be clear:  it is not this author’s opinion that sports for children are bad.  Most things in life have both positive and negative impacts on you.  The question is at what age can “serious” child athletic training take place? 

            Childhood activities, such as sports, does offer a very feasible answer as to why you may have back pain and a herniated disc today.

                        Should You Live In A Bubble?

So, besides never playing sports, never doing any of the things kids normally do, never working in an office where you have to sit down, and living in a bubble so your back is never subjected to any bad forces… what can you do you live relatively pain-free?

            First, if you have low-back pain, the first step towards a possible solution is finding out the true cause.

            And the best way to do that is by a complete examination from a physician trained in low-back conditions.  Although disc problems are a major factor in many cases of back pain, they are not the only cause.  A thorough examination should be able to tell you if your pain is most likely coming from a disc or something else.

            If your pain is coming from a disc, non-surgical spinal decompression on the DRX 9000™ may be the answer to your pain.

             You cannot rewind your childhood.  And you cannot undo all the big and little traumas that have done damage to you spinal discs over the years.  But, it may be possible that you can relieve the pain and help your discs naturally with the DRX 9000™. 

“Strange And Unusual” Side Effects

From Non-Surgical DRX 9000 Herniated Disc Treatment Has Patients Jumping For Joy… 

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f you are a golfer, tennis player or have been told to lose weight because it’s causing your back pain… you are really, really, really going to love this…

Here’s why:  As you probably know, many of the major breakthroughs in medicine have been purely accidental.

            For example, quite few years ago doctors where using a certain drug in an attempt to treat hypertension.  All research, study and testing was geared around this drug’s ability to possibly lower blood pressure.

       But a funny thing started happening to men who were taking this “hypertension” drug.  What was it?                   

They Started Growing

                                                               Back Hair!!!

Not growing their hair back… like on their head.  It was actually hair on their back!

Women on this drug also started growing hair in places most women really don’t want hair – like their face. This drug was minoxidil… and… it eventually became the first drug that actually re-grew hair in balding men. 

            Here’s another accidental discovery you may find interesting.  Even “amusing!”…

            Once again doctors and researchers were testing and developing a drug for heart disease.  But this time the side effect wasn’t hair growth.  No sir.

            This time some of the men taking the experimental heart disease drug reported getting… let me put this the most politically correct way I can…  erections.

            That’s how Viagra was born.

            Another great example is the prescription acne cream, Retin-A which turned out to be the first topical treatment for wrinkles. 

                                 Accident Leads To

Nobel Prize…

            Heck, even arguably medicine’s most important discover ever was accidental.  And it occurred in the summer of 1928 when one Dr. Alexander Fleming’s petri dishes containing staphylococcus bacteria became contaminated with mold.  

Instead of throwing out the sample and starting over, Dr. Fleming took a look and noticed the area around the deadly bacteria was clear.  The mold was killing it.

            Fleming isolated the mold and discovered a non-toxic antibiotic substance capable of killing many of the bacteria that cause minor and severe infections in humans and other animals.

            That substance was Penicillin – it has saved countless lives – and won Fleming a Nobel Prize in 1945.

            With all these “accidental” discoveries… it really makes you think how scientific all this stuff really is.

            Especially when, in most cases, the “accidental” discoveries are not positive.  Instead, they are negative and harmful side effects.

            Like Vioxx that was advertised as a wonder drug for arthritis pain – only to be taken off the market because it’s “accidental” side effect was death. 

            And check out this “accidental” side effect.  According to the October 21-23 USA TODAY, two days after the FDA voted 8-1 to recommend approval of a new Diabetes drug, muraglitazar, a study was posted on The Journal of the American Medical Association web site that found the drug to be deadly.

            According to the lead author of the study, Steven Nissen, “Ten of 1,000 patients would die, have a heart attack or a stroke.” 

            When the researchers factored in heart failure and mini-strokes, Nissen says, they found that patients’ risk of catastrophic events increased nearly… Threefold!

That’s why there are TWO big risks when taking drugs for your pain:

            First – all drugs have side effects.  Like Viagra that we mentioned already.  It was initially intended to treat heart disease.  So, if you are taking it for erectile dysfunction – don’t you think it is still going to affect your heart?

            There is actually a lot of concern about that coming out in the research recently…

            And the second risk is the side effects know one knows about yet.  It scares me that 20% of all drugs, approved by the FDA, are either taken off the market or “black box” labeled as dangerous – every year. 

            That’s why it’s so important to find a solution to your pain that is not drug (or surgery) related.  And if you suffer with back pain, the DRX 9000ä may be your perfect choice.

                                                                    But I Have A Little

                            Confession To Make…

                                                                    What’s the confession?

Doctors around the country have also been reporting what some call “accidental discoveries” and I call side effects… from DRX 9000ä treatments.

            For example, for years back pain sufferers have been told being over weight plays a major role in their pain. 

            And it makes sense.  If you are over-weight, you will put additional stress and strain on your back.

            So, most doctors have been telling their patients they must lose the excess weight in order to solve their pain.

                                   What Came First

                                           The Chicken Or The Egg?

But patients undergoing treatment on the DRX 9000ä have found this not to be true…

            Many over-weight and even clinically obese patients have been able to relieve their back pain – without changing their diets or losing even a single pound!

            But listen this – it’s the best part:  Many of these patients have reported a shocking side-effect besides the pain relief…

                                                                  Weight Loss! 

                                                               How can this be?

It really boils down to the question of what came first the chicken or the egg?

  Here’s how it works:   Even though the main symptom you feel from back pain – the pain itself – may seem like it came on suddenly – most of the time it didn’t.

            In most cases, it actually began years ago with a slight dysfunction of your spine (back) and slowly progressed to the point when you have noticeable pain.

            Somewhere during this path to noticeable pain, the dysfunction in your back will begin to affect you in many ways.  One of these ways is decreasing your mobility.

                                   The Vicious Cycle…

 It just makes sense – the more you move – the more you will injure and aggravate your back.  So, you begin to do less and less.  

            Over time, this leads to weight gain.  More pressure on your back.  More inactivity.  More weight gain.  Etc.  Etc.  Etc…

                                                   Clearly, this weight gain is not your fault.

It is simply part of a vicious cycle.

How on earth are you expected to follow your doctors advise and lose weight… when everything you do to lose weight aggravates your back pain?

It makes absolutely no sense to try to exercise with a herniated or bulging disc.  Exercise will not fix the problem… and… common sense shows it could make things worse. 

   The REAL solution is to eliminate the back pain FIRST.  Then loosing the weight becomes easy.

            And that’s what the DRX 9000ä has been doing for many people just like you.

            Treatment on the DRX 9000ä eliminates the pain associated with herniated of bulging discs in most patients – without you having to lose any weight.  Then, as soon as the pain is gone, you automatically start becoming more active as you enjoy your life more.  

 Without the pain, you start doing all the things you’ve always wanted to do. And when you finally start becoming active and having fun in your life again, patients are reporting a delightful side effect –

The Pounds Accidentally

                                                          Coming Off! 

  Now check out some of these other “side effects” patients are reporting:

Golfers with back pain are lining up all over the country to be treated with the DRX 9000ä because the word is out… after the pain is eliminated… they are…

Crushing The Longest, Straightest Drives Of Their Lives…

            Many golfers are pain-free within 30 days and gain a ton of flexibility in their back… which leads to fluid swings and monster drives.

            Some are hitting the ball farther and straighter and scoring lower than ever before.  This is because they were playing their entire life with a dysfunctional back. 

            And the best part may be… golfers that were forced into an early retirement from the game are back on the course and swinging the club pain-free.

            If you are a tennis player, check this out:  The DRX 9000ä seems to have become a little “underground secret” in the tennis world.  

            Like golf, the twisting in tennis is murder on your low back.  Many players develop back pain and disc problems over the years.

            After treatment with the DRX 9000ä, many are playing pain-free, are able to play longer, and as an added bonus adding velocity to your serve and accuracy to ground strokes. 

            It’s amazing what eliminating pain and adding flexibility can do for all athletic activities. 

            Whether you are an athlete… or… just a weekend warrior… make sure you let us know when you come in for treatment.  We’d like to share your “side effects” with others, too!   

BRAIN POWER:

 “Four Things You Can Do To Increase The Efficiency Of Your Brain… And Your Life… In Just 14 Days!” 

 Brain power.  It’s what separates man and women kind from the entire animal kingdom. 

 

After all, many animals are bigger.  Stronger.  Faster.  Heck, if it came down to pure physical prowess – you have to admit -- we’d be… 

 

Toast! 

 

            Can you imagine trying to compete with a nine-foot grizzly bear for the best cave and watering hole? 

 

  But… thankfully… that’s not the case. 

 

            It’s clear that earth’s smarter… not stronger… inhabitants call the shots. 

 

            And that’s pretty much the way it goes in of our society, too. 

 

            Just look at Bill Gates.  He’s not the most imposing figure.  But, I’d say he’s on the top rung of our society.  Ask Mike Tyson which skills he’d rather have right now… Bill’s brains or his brawn… 

 

Whipper-Snappers… 

 

            I still remember how easy those darned “really smart kids” had it in school.  They never had to study.  Just look at the material the night before the test… and… they got an “A.” 

 

            With minimal effort – they breeze through life.  That really burned me up! 

 

            I remember watching the movie, “Being John Malcovich” and thinking to myself… I wonder what it would be like to be Albert 

 

Einstein… or Bill Gates… or even… Sam Walton (the founder of Walmart)… for just ten minutes.  

I Bet It Would Be A

 

Pretty Wild Ride!

        Well, what if I told you, you could have the brain power of Albert Einstein?  Would ya be interested?

          Bet you would.  But… that’s something I can’t do!  But what I can do is this…I can show you four things a recent study has shown to increases the efficiency of your brain in just 14 days. 

 

            The study was done at the University of California and involved 34 adults with normal memory who either made no lifestyle modifications or made the following changes as part of a "memory improvement plan" for 14 days: 

 

1.      Eating five small meals per day. This was done to prevent dips in blood sugar that can occur when three larger meals are eaten. The meals consisted of healthy foods including omega-3 fats, whole-grain carbohydrates and antioxidants. 

 

2.      Regular physical exercise. Participants took brisk walks daily and performed other physical conditioning to improve brain circulation. This has been linked to a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease. 

 

3.      Stretching and relaxation exercises. This can help to temper the production of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the body. Cortisol can shrink the brain's memory centers and thereby impair memory.

   4.      Memory exercises. Participants performed brainteasers, crossword puzzles and other memory exercises to help improve their memory skills. 

 

Here’s the results:  The participants underwent positron emission tomography (PET) scans to measure brain activity before and after the study. 

 

PET scans of those who followed the memory improvement plan had a significant decrease in brain metabolism in the brain area linked to working memory and cognitive functions. This means they were essentially using less brain power, or, in other words, were using their brains more efficiently. 

 

Study participants ranged in age from 35 to 70, with an average age of 53 years. 

                       Little Hinges Swing  BIG Doors…

 

            Everyone knows living a healthy lifestyle leads to benefits in the long run.

            But many fail to stick with a healthy long-term plan because you don’t see instant results.

      Well, with the results of this study… it’s clear that benefits can be seen just about instantly.

            And what’s really important to understand is this: many of the benefits are immeasurable…

 

            For example, let’s say you make these four little changes in your life and one benefit is: you get sick one less time next winter.  How can you measure that?

 

            And what if that happens every year for the rest of your life?  Would be nice… wouldn’t it?

 

            And what if those four changes lead to losing all that unwanted weight and keeping it off for 20 or 30 years?

 

            What would that do for your overall health… appearance… and… self-esteem?

 

            Do you think just those two changes (one less cold every winter and weight loss) in your life would reduce your daily stress and strain – which is a leading cause of heart disease – which happens to be the nations # 1 killer?

 

            I think it would.

 

            You see, contrary to popular belief, most healthy problems do NOT come from major causes.  Instead, they come for a lifetime… or at least a long time… of minor neglect and/or abuse.

 

            For example… smokers don’t get lung cancer from one cigarette…drinkers don’t get liver damage from one beer…your skin doesn’t wrinkle up like a leather bag from going out in the sun once…and you don’t put on 50 pounds from one twinkie!!!---It takes at least 2-3 twinkies to do that kinda damage!

 

            All the kidding aside – the point is – little things consistently done over a long period of time will either make you healthy… or make you sick.

 

            One of the best decisions you can make is to lead a healthy lifestyle.  Little hinges swing big doors… and… little changes you make TODAY… will lead to amazing healthy benefits in the future.

 

            And it’s never too late to start.  The participants in the “brain power” study ranged from 35 – 70 with an average age of 53.   

 

            Give it two weeks and let me know what happens! 

Do You Live In The Fittest

 

Or Fattest City In America?

 

   Top And Bottom 25 Revealed… 

Here’s something funny.  I just looked at Men’s Fitness rankings for the 25 fittest and 25 fattest cities in America.  That’s not the funny part…

 The funny part is:  It has Baltimore at the top of the list while rival magazine Men's Health had a different take on it.

In its current issue, the magazine ranks Baltimore 93rd on its list of the "100 Best Cities for Men," with grades of "F" in health and quality of life and "C+" in fitness. San Francisco tops the Men's Health survey, and Honolulu is No. 2.

When asked by USA Today to justify his ranking, Neal Boulton of Men’s Fitness said they took many factors into account… like… the amount of public park space, access to health care, air quality, the relatively small number of fast-food restaurants and the leadership of Mayor Martin O'Malley. Boulton says Baltimore has become safer, more prosperous and more conducive to fitness.

I’m not too sure about those criteria… especially the mayor’s leadership one… but here’s the list away with 2005 rankings in parentheses. An asterisk (*) denotes that last year's ranking was on the opposite list: 

                            25 FITTEST:
1. Baltimore (25*)
2. Honolulu (2)
3. Virginia Beach (12)
4. Tucson (8)
5. Milwaukee (15)
6. Colorado Springs (3)
7. San Francisco (4)
8. Seattle (1)
9. Louisville-Jefferson, Ky. (not ranked)
10. Boston (11)
11. Sacramento (7)
12. Nashville-Davidson, Tenn. (25)
13. Albuquerque (10)
14. Tulsa (22*)
15. Phoenix (12*)
16. Atlanta (23*)
17. Portland, Ore. (6)
18. Washington (23)
19. Oakland (20)
20. Denver (5)
21. Minneapolis (13)
22. Arlington, Texas (22)
23. Austin (19)
24. Jacksonville (18)
25. Omaha (16)

                       25 FATTEST:
1. Chicago (5)
2. Las Vegas (9)
3. Los Angeles (21*)
4. Dallas (6)
5. Houston (1)
6. Memphis (4)
7. Long Beach, Calif. (20)
8. El Paso (11)
9. Kansas City, Mo. (18)
10. Mesa, Ariz. (15)
11. Indianapolis (13)
12. San Antonio (10)
13. Fort Worth (14)
14. Miami (19)
15. Detroit (3)
16. Columbus, Ohio (16)
17. Oklahoma City (21)
18. Cleveland (24*)
19. Wichita (17)
20. Charlotte (24)
21. San Diego (9*)
22. Fresno (14*)
23. Philadelphia (2)
24. San Jose, Calif. (17*)
25. New York (8)

  How King Kong Solved His Debilitating Back Pain And Finally Got The Girl…  

H

ne of the most common questions I get is, “Dr. Atecio, are all these other spinal decompression units I keep seeing advertisements for the same as the DRX 9000ä?”

            It’s seems like almost every day now patients are bringing in newspaper clippings with so-called “spinal decompression” devices.

            The funny thing is – many of them claim they are just like the “more expensive” decompression units… and get the same results. 

            And possibly the best part is – not only are the claims similar to the “more expensive” units… the ads are also very similar.  Well…

Here’s What Me Thinks… 

 

            First, a very wise person, who’s name escapes me right now, once said, “Imitation is the finest form of flattery.”  Or something to that nature…

            Anyway, the point is… if you look at advertisements for cars… what do you frequently see?

            You see less expensive cars comparing themselves to more expensive cars.  For example: they say it drives like a Mercedes for half the price.  Or has the same do-hicky as an Acura.

            Whatever.

            You see the same in jewelry ads.  Especially diamonds.  Cheap knock-off stones always say they have this or that quality of a much more expensive diamond.

            Well, let me ask YOU a question…

            What do you think about all that? 

Do you really think a $15,000 car is the same quality as one that costs $100,000?

Do you really think a $19.95 “diamond-like” stone has the same brilliance as the real thing?

Whatever the particular product may be, the “top-dog” is always used as a comparison in an attempt to make “underdog” products look better.

Now let’s take a look at some of the facts…

First – the DRX 9000ä costs $95,000.00.  That’s ninety-five thousand dollars!!!

There are other “units” for as little as $15,000. 

Why on earth would a doctor spend $95,000 when he or she could get the same results from an imitation that only costs $15,000?

The answer is this:  Because you simply don’t get the quality of a Mercedes in a $12,000 car… you don’t get a real, high-quality diamond for $19.95… and…

 

You Don’t Get “True” Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Without The Tested And Proven Mechanism In The DRX 9000ä

      That’s why we have chosen to spend all that extra money – to bring our valued patients the best possible non-surgical spinal decompression system on the market.

            When you have back pain from a herniated disc – and you want the most scientifically advanced proven results with an amazing success rate – the DRX 9000 is your ONLY choice.

                                                  

                                                    There’s Only One

 

“True Spinal Decompression” System!…

 

The DRX9000™

 

Accept No Substitute!

“Why Does The DRX9000ä Get Such Amazing Results Even When Traditional Chiropractic Treatments Have Failed?” 

How Much More

 

Can You Afford To Lose?? 

 

            Severe back pain cases remind me of the old “Boiling Frog Story”.  They say if you drop a frog in a pot of boiling water it will squeal and jump out.  But, if you put the same frog in room temperature water and then slowly and gradually raise the temperature to a boil he’ll not only not jump out but he’ll boil to death without a moment of protest. 

 

The same thing happens with severe back pain.  It starts one day and you figure “boy does this hurt but it will be better in a couple of days.  I’ll just tough it out, take some extra ibuprofen and I’ll be good in a few days.”  

 

Problem is, a few days turns into a few weeks and a few weeks turns into a few months and a few months turns into a few years and before you know it you’ve been ROBBED of an entire life, by a thief who said he’d only stay a few days. 

 Now it is true that most severe back pain will in fact go away in time but it has been reported that 5-10% of back pain does NOT resolve after its been around 6 weeks or more. 

 If you’re reading this I’m willing to bet that thief in the night who’s taken up residence in your house and in your life… severe back pain… is hanging on and overstaying his welcome. 

 

Millions of severe back pain sufferers, just like you, face this fear every single day. 

 

From sciatica with severe pain, numbness, tingling or weakness down one or both legs… to debilitating pain, stiffness, achy ness or tightness in the low back and buttock areas, the absolute misery and life altering effect of severe back pain for many becomes unbearable. 

 

The Cost Is More Than Financial…

 Consider how much your Severe Back Pain has really cost you… How much money is literally STOLEN from your wallet by your constant companion?  How much time has been STOLEN right from the fabric of your life? The costs of severe back pain are immeasurable… 

 

·        Lost days and hours from work

 

·        Lost pay from work

 

·        Money thrown right out the window on failed treatments

 

·        Possibly branded by your insurance company as a ‘back case’

 

·        Lost money and energy from pain medication

 

·        Missed time with family

 

·        Lost experiences with friends

 

·        Sleepless nights

 

·        Diminished quality of life

 

·        Physical limitations

 

·        Feeling OLD way too soon

 

·        Anxiety about further loss

 

·        Fear of additional injury

 

·        Depression at how devastating your back pain has been

 

Your Moments Have Been Lost Forever…

 Even worse than the amount of your life you’ve lost to severe back pain is the fact that you can’t get back ONE SINGLE MOMENT. It’s gone forever.  The only question is: Will you ever find an eviction notice for this powerful uninvited guest and stop this constant theft?

 

Now I’m not one of these renegade doctors who thinks there’s a cure all for everything. 

 

As a matter of fact I’m often trying to convince some severe back pain sufferers in my office who are NOT candidates for my DRX 9000 spinal decompression program that I cannot and will not accept their case. 

 

I have to explain to them that while I DO understand the disruption and devastation the severe back pain has caused, I just cannot help them because their type of back pain or their overall condition does not qualify for treatment on the DRX 9000. 

 

So please, as you read this, just know that I am only saying that you MAY be a candidate for treatment with this non-invasive, non-surgical technology.  

 

Please, do not be upset with me if you are evaluated and disqualified from being treated.  

 

The last thing either of us want is for you to continue suffering needlessly nor for you to go through yet another ineffective treatment. 

 

What Will You Do If… 

 

·        You can’t go to work

 

·        You can’t play golf

 

·        You can’t play with the kids

 

·        You can’t have sex

 

·        You can’t sit

 

·        You can’t stand

 

·        You can’t walk

 

 

… Without Pain???

                                                 Can You Afford To Do Nothing?...

 My point is simply this.  I understand how frustrating it is to have had so many treatments that have failed. 

 I understand how miserable it is to have to try to convince a doctor how devastating your problem REALLY is and how much it affects your life. And, that’s why I send this newsletter every month to all the severe back pain sufferers I know in the area. 

 

But no matter how frustrated, demoralized, skeptical or depressed you may be… you just can’t sit back and act like nothing’s wrong…like this problem is NOT going to degenerate and or deteriorate.  You’ve lost so much already, I don’t think you could stand much more.  

 

And this is why I have cleared ALL the files off my desk, just pushed them onto the floor to make room.  I told my staff, I don’t care if  we are booked solid for the next six weeks we MUST make room for you to be here. 

 

There’s too much at stake and the damage that’s been done to you is too great.  The least we can do is help you figure out if there is a possible end your back pain nightmare. 

 

So here’s what I did… I had the staff (reluctantly) clear FIVE time slots for what we call our “Severe Low Back Pain Evaluation Audit”.  Severe back pain sufferers like you who have received this “audit” (a $245 value) have often said to me ‘I’ve been to 4 doctors and a surgeon and NOBODY did any of this with me… WHY?!’  

 

My answer is always the same… “I don’t know… what I do know is that my commitment is to examine and evaluate you as carefully as possible in hopes of getting your severe back pain treatment back on track.” 

 

And as I’ve already said… I sincerely don’t know if you can be helped.  My protocols are NOT for everyone.  But for those that can be helped, often times it’s nothing short of miraculous.  

 

After I complete your “Severe Back Pain Evaluation Audit” I will make every effort to get you pointed in the right direction so you CAN get your life back and stop having your back pain cost you so dearly.

 

“Pointed in the right direction” means that if you qualify for my DRX 9000 non surgical spinal decompression technology then we will consider your case for acceptance into our program.  If you do not qualify as a candidate, I will do my very best to attempt to find a treatment that may be able to work for you.  But, either way, I can assure you it will be much more productive than doing nothing and staying the way you are. 

 

Cost for these 5 audits will be exactly $0. 

I will provide them completely free.  Simply in the spirit of the season I will do your Severe Back Pain Spinal Evaluation Audit absolutely FREE.  

 

You can take advantage of this opportunity by calling 512-219-8999. 

 

The bottom line is you clearly and undeniably have a very serious and severe problem. 

 

The cost has been very high and you just can’t afford to allow this to go on this way.  While I may be able to treat you I know I can at least help you get pointed in the right direction. 

 

That’s why I’ve made this opportunity an absolute no brainer.

Severe Back Pain Knows No Bounds… 

 

 “Can Your Herniated And Bulging Disc Pain

 Really Be Erased Simply By Lying On Your Back

                     And Watching Seinfeld Re-Runs?”

he question is – can herniated and bulging disc pain really be erased simply by lying on your back and watching Seinfeld re-runs?

       The answer is:  It is absolutely, 100% possible… if and only if… you…

Lie In The Right Place!

And, it has nothing to do with Jerry, George, Elaine or Kramer.  Neuman either!

And surprisingly -- it doesn’t even have anything to do with the “healing power of laughter.”

Actually, I think laughing with a herniated disc probably does more harm than good.  Kinda like sneezing.  If you have a herniated disc… you know how dangerous a simple sneeze can be… 

       However, as you will soon discover by the time you finish this short article… where you lie can be the difference between helping your herniated discs and living the rest of your life in pain…

       I’m going to talk a little bit more about this in a moment.  But right now I’d like to share something very interesting with you about back pain… and… you possibly becoming pain-free…

        Here’s some very important information:  In 1994, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services published a booklet entitled, Acute Low Back Problems in Adults.

        In a nutshell, a panel of experts was commissioned to go through the existing back pain research and come up with a clinical practice guideline.

        Many of their conclusions were interesting to say the least.  But that is a topic for discussion another day.

        But here’s an important statistic that is very relevant to your back pain:

 The annual cost of back pain in the U.S. ranges from $20-$75 billion, and as much as $100 billion worldwide.

 Now, I know you may hear the term “billions” quite a bit these days.  Politicians nonchalantly throw it around all the time.  Which may have taken a little “reality” out of the statistic I just stated.  So, before we go any further, I’d like to put this in perspective…

 I was reading a newsletter not too long ago that gave a great list of things that shows the enormity of a billion.  Here is that list:

 ·         A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

 ·         A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

 ·         A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

 ·         A billion days ago no one walked on two feet on the earth.

 ·         A billion dollars ago was only 8-hours and 20-minutes, at the rate our government spends it.

 So, if you take the low end of what is spent on back pain every year – say $24 billion – that means…

 A Billion Dollars Was Only Two Weeks Ago At the Rate It Is Spent On Back Pain!!! 

       And remember, that’s the low end of the stats compiled back in 1994.  I can just about guarantee more is spent today.

          Any way you look at it – a billion is a whole lot.  And a whole lot is being spent on back pain.  And…         …with all that money being spent on back pain, you’d think there would be a cure by now.  Which brings us back to Seinfeld… 

  A booklet published by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services found that many common back pain treatments were not effective.

         One such treatment is traction.  Traction has also been found to be not effective for treating herniated discs.

          Many believe the problem with traction is… plain and simple… It Hurts!

 And more important, when the traction is applied and it hurts, your muscles respond and attempt to stop the source of the pain – which is the traction.

 So, the muscles in your back tighten up or spasm.  This defeats the intended purpose of the traction and can lead to more pain.

 But… and this is an important… but… if there was a way to traction the spine WITHOUT activating the spinal muscles to spasm… an entirely different result would be achieved.

 What result?  Glad you asked…

 The theory is…if the spine could be tractioned without causing muscle spasms, negative pressure could be created on the disc and it would be possible for herniated disc material to actually be sucked back into place.  This could heal herniated and bulging discs.

          And the good news is – that’s exactly what the DRX9000™ spinal decompression system does!

          How?

          The DRX9000™ has an advanced computer program that actually senses your body’s reaction to the treatment.  And it does an amazing… 17 times per second!

  Wow!  What this means is – 17 times per second the DRX9000™ “talks” to your body.  At the very instant your body begins to resist the gradual pull – the pull is stopped so your body can adapt and relax. 

          Get this – this is super important.  This stops your muscles from going into spasm… before they ever go into spasm!  This is one reason why the treatments are completely painless.  And even better…

          The computer continues sensing your muscles at a rate of 17 times per second until it is okay to start the treatment again.

          This process continues – defeating your body’s natural reaction to ordinary traction – and creates negative intra discal pressure to help heal herniated and bulging discs.

          And the best thing is…

 All This is Done While You Lie On Your Back And Watch Seinfeld Re-Runs!!!

 And that’s the “Seinfeld connection!”  Some of my patients have become “Seinfeld junkies” while watching re-runs on the DRX9000™’s built-in DVD player.

          And the real truth is:  YOU CAN BRING IN YOUR OWN DVD’S AND WATCH WHATEVER YOU WANT WHILE YOU ARE BEING TREATED ON THE DRX 9000!

          Or you can listen to music.  Or just go to sleep. 

          Many patients do just that to escape the stress and pressure of every day life… take a nice nap while the DRX9000™ takes away their pain. 

          In fact, overjoyed patients tell me over and over how treatment didn’t hurt at all.  And that they either didn’t feel anything or only felt a slight pulling that actually felt good and relieved the pain.

          After all these years of failed disc treatments – and billions and billions spent – it looks like modern technology has finally gotten it right.

 Whoever thought treating a herniated disc could be not only painless – but fun?

          But there is one problem with the DRX9000™.  What could that possibly be? It Cost’s $95,000!!!

   The unit – not the treatment!  And, it takes up quite a bit of space in our office.   So, if you are the least bit interested, give us a call now so you can get out of pain as soon as possible. 

 And since so many happy DRX9000™ patients are giving this newsletter to family and friends – please make sure they give us your name when they call and schedule an appointment.  It’s important we know who YOU are so we can give you a very special thank you!  A very special thank you indeed! 

 

 

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 ack pain is terrible.  It can be nothing less than crippling.  In fact…

 

·   Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability for people under 45 years of age.

 LBP is the second leading cause of visits to doctors’ offices.

 LBP is the third leading reason for hospital admissions.

 And the worst part is… when you have back pain… especially EXCRUSCIATING back pain… your entire life can become a constant nightmare. 

        The most common thing I hear from a new patient with a herniated or bulging disc is…

“Doc, I’m Scared…”        For most, terrified would be a better description…terrified the pain will never go away…

…terrified it will get worse… 

…terrified you will never get another good night’s sleep…

…terrified you will never enjoy your family and children again…

…terrified of becoming permanently disabled…

…and terrified of facing spinal surgery and becoming a “surgical statistic”…

        And to be completely honest, if I was in constant pain and facing spinal surgery, I would be terrified too.

        Why?

        If you read the article entitled, “Can Herniated And Bulging Disc Pain Really Be Erased Simply By Lying On Your Back And Watching Seinfeld Re-Runs?” you know about the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services booklet entitled, Acute Low Back Problems in Adults.

        Well, here’s what that panel of experts concluded about surgery…

  “Surgery has been found to be helpful in only 1 in 100 cases of low back problems...Even having a lot of back pain does not, by itself, mean you need surgery.”

        I don’t know what their meaning of “helpful” is… but… I bet it’s not pain-free.

        With a 1% “helpful” rate, I’d want to exhaust every other option first.  Especially options that do not carry the inherent risk of spinal surgery.

        For example, the DRX9000™ has shown an 86% success rate with herniated and bulging disc patients. 

        Not only that, pre and post MRI studies (which show detailed pictures of your discs and other soft tissue) have demonstrated that herniated disc material can actually be sucked back into place so the disc may be able to heal naturally.

        Even if surgery is “helpful” it does not allow disc material to be sucked back into place.  Why?  Because surgery usually cuts out the herniated piece of the disc – making a permanent change.

        Which makes a very compelling case for trying the DRX9000™ FIRST.  You can always get surgery if you are in the minority (14%) – you may not be able to try the DRX 9000 if you have surgery first.

        With the recent advancements in technology such as the DRX9000™ – there is no need to be terrified of back pain any longer. 

        What was potentially crippling not too long ago, in many cases, is nothing more than a short-term inconvenience.  And that’s exciting. 

Why In The World Would You

 Take Investment Advice From A Chiropractor?

he year was 1957.  October 4^th to be exact.  The Russians were leading the space exploration race by putting Sputnik I, the world’s first artificial satellite, into orbit around the earth.

 

          The space age was born.  And so was the great space race.

          Serious bragging rights were at stake.  But really, it was much, much more…

          It was a symbolic battle of communism versus democracy.  Oppression versus freedom.  Good versus evil.

          And most importantly – which ideology would win out in the end.

          The United States would not be outdone.  Not in something this important.  And…

 

The Russian’s Lead Was About To Suddenly Vanish…

 

Like A Shadow In The Night…

 

It was one small step for man, yet one giant leap for mankind.  At least I think that’s the way the quote went when Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon.

 I can still see him bouncing around on the surface of the moon in that puffy white space suit and what looked to be an umbilical cord attached directly to all our American pride.

 It’s sad that an entire generation only knows those first steps as MTV’s calling card.

 Anyway… after those famous “first steps,"the United States took a lead in space exploration and never looked back.

 And everyone had high hopes about what could be discovered in outer space.  Of course,  

we all thought about the possibility of aliens or alternative life forms.  But many predicted cures for some… if not all… of our health problems and diseases.

 Still today, an ungodly amount of money is pumped into the space program with the hopes that… someday… it will make us healthier and our lives better.

 And after all these years and trillions of dollars – some are starting to wonder if it was all worth it.

 But… even though the space exploration program has not produced any miracle cures for diseases such as cancer…

 What you probably don’t know is…

 One Of The Most Significant Back Pain Solutions EVER Was Discovered Through Space Travel…

 And the funny thing is:  with all of NASA’s super-expensive technology – this back pain solution was discovered by pure luck!

 But before I tell you exactly how it was discovered (and how you can experience this discovery and possibly erase your pain) let me explain why you have back pain in the first place…  

Why You Have Back Pain 

 Back pain can have many causes.  Herniated and/or bulging discs are a major 

cause of back pain, and, until now, were extremely difficult to treat non-surgically. 

 Why?

 Because your spinal discs are kind of like a jelly donut without a hole.  They have a soft inside with a tough outside layer. 

 They help hold your spinal bones together and function as shock absorbers.

 When you have abnormal weight, stress or trauma on your spine, the discs can herniated or bulge.

                       What’s The Difference Between A Bulging And Herniated Disc?

Let’s picture that jelly donut again.  And remember… it doesn’t have hole… so the jelly can’t escape.

           Now, what will happen if you press down on one side of the donut?  The jelly will all go to the other side.  Right?

          And if you press hard enough – the side the jelly goes to will begin to BULGE out – correct?

          You can also imagine pushing down on a balloon and seeing the sides s-t-r-e-t-c-h…

         Well, that’s pretty much what happens with a BULGING disc.

           Pressure is put on your spine and the disc bulges out one side, both sides or out the back. 

          To explain a herniated disc, let’s go back to the donut thing one more time...

          What will happen if you keep pressing on the donut – harder and harder?  Eventually the outer shell will break and the jelly will squirt out.

          I know because that’s the way I eat jelly donuts!

          Anyway, the same thing happens with your spinal discs.  When enough pressure is applied (or a lesser amount of pressure is held for a long enough time) the outer layers of your disc will tear – allowing the disc material inside to leak out.

                                 What Causes The Pain, Tingling And Numbness…

Now here’s the big problem.  Your spinal discs are located right next to your spinal cord and nerves.   So, either the bulging or herniated can press on your spinal cord and/or nerves.  The severity depends on the size and location of the bulge or herniation.

Because of this, bulging and herniated discs can cause many symptoms including:

 ·           Back pain (moderate to severe)

 ·           Numbness and tingling in your back, buttocks, legs, feet, arms and hands

 ·           Burning pain

 ·           Electric shock type sensations or pain (it may even feel like hot water running down your leg)

 ·           Cold hands and/or feet

 ·           A feeling of “poor circulation”

 So, why have herniated and bulging discs been so difficult to treat?

 The first, and most important reason, is because the only way to get the herniated disc material off your spinal nerves was through surgery.

 This has had mixed results at best and there is always a risk of severe complications.

 The results have been mixed at best and it is possible for the surgeon to mistakenly cut the delicate spinal nerves your disc is pressing on.

 And even if the surgery is “successful,” it never fixes the herniated disc.  Instead, the surgeon simply cuts away the herniated or bulging material leaving the disc permanently changed.

 This can lead to more problems pretty quickly.  But all that began to change with… 

 

Space Exploration The First Step In Healing Herniated Discs Without Surgery …

 

As astronauts were returning from space travel, they began to notice a very nice “side effect.”  Those who left with back pain often came back without it. 

 This might seem strange – but it actually makes complete sense…

 When Astronauts are in space, they are no longer under the influence of gravity.

 In other words – all of the weight that is normally supported by your back is gone.  You experience weightlessness.

 When this occurs, herniated and bulging discs are able to heal naturally.

 But there was still one big problem.  What was it?

 Spending a couple of months is space is probably not an option for you to solve your back pain.

 That’s why Axiom Worldwide, with it’s team of scientists and engineers and years of research, finally created a way for you to experience some of the benefits of space travel – right here on earth.

 That way is the amazing DRX 9000ä.

 The DRX 9000ä gently creates a “space-like” condition on your spine.  It not only negates many of the forces of gravity – but also created a negative intra-discal pressure.

 And creating intra-discal pressure is the real key to relieving back pain.  That’s because when the DRX 9000äcreates negative intra-discal pressure it has been shown to actually suck herniated and bulging disc material back into the disc!

 And when the disc material is taken off the nerves and put back in it’s proper place –

 inside the disc – your pain, tingling and numbness goes away. 

 Better Than Surgery

This is much better than surgery because the disc is restored to a much more normal state and allowed to heal naturally.

 Before and after MRI studies have demonstrated how the DRX 9000ä can actually increases disc height – which will help the disc perform it’s shock absorbing duties.

 This helps prevent against future wear, tear, aches and pains.

 Plus – surgery is an invasive procedure that creates painful scar tissue and often requires grueling rehabilitation. 

 And most importantly – the pain caused by the herniation and/or bulge is successfully treated 86% of the time!  There is no surgical procedure I am aware of that even comes close to that success rate.

 And since the disc material is sucked back into the disc – it is a much more permanent solution than surgery that removes important disc material compromising the remaining disc and entire spinal structure.

 Which is another drawback of surgery – it often leads to more surgeries because the cause of the problem was never fixed in the first place. 

 

A Colossal Waste Of Time And Money…

 I’ve heard people say our space program has been a colossal waste of time and money.  They say it’s never lived up to it’s huge billing.  Some say it’s been of no benefit to us at all.

          I can guarantee you will never say that if you have a herniated or bulging disc and the DRX 9000ä takes away all your pain.

          When that happens to you, you’ll be NASA’s greatest fan

 

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            Tylenol* Warning

New Study Raises Fear: Even Recommended Dose May Cause Liver Damage

 

*Tylenol is a popular brand of Acetaminophen – the main ingredient in over 200 pain relievers and cold remedies you may be taking…

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f you or a loved one take Tylenol or any other pain reliever containing acetaminophen… what you are about to read will be extremely important.  It may save a life…Here is why:

 It is well known that Acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol and over 200 other pain relievers and cold remedies, can be deadly… if not taken in the proper dose… or… if mixed with alcohol.

       Sadly, ingesting a bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol with alcohol has become popular among people attempting suicide and one of the biggest problems is liver damage, even if the overdoser (if that is a word) receives medical treatment “in time” and survives.

 

Permanent Damage

 

            No one really knows exactly how this liver damage impacts quality of life or life expectancy but once the liver is injured, it never fully recovers.

 

            Health advocates have argued for years over the safety of products containing acetaminophen.  It’s generally accepted that these products were safe if taken within the recommend dose and without alcohol consumption.

 

            But, a minority of consumer advocates and “alternative” minded doctors warned all drugs have side effects, no matter the dose.  And all drugs should be used only when absolutely necessary. 

 

            These warning usually fell on deaf ears.  “Over-reactions of worry-warts.”

 

Not So Sweet Vindication

 

            It looks like science may be proving the “worry-warts” right…because according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on July 5, 2006, healthy patients receiving 4g of acetaminophen (the main ingredient and highest recommended dose of Extra Strength Tylenol) daily had markedly higher liver enzyme levels – an early indicator of possible organ damage.  This appears to be the first study to show this problem from healthy individuals taking this drug within the recommended dose, without alcohol.

 

Is Tylenol Safe?

 

Here’s what was reported in the July 5, 2006 issue of The Bergen Record:

 

            "This study shows that even taking the amount on the package can be a problem for some people," said Dr. William M. Lee of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Lee was not involved in the research.

 

            Tylenol is the No.1 brand of acetaminophen and the main ingredient in more than 200 types of pain relievers and cold remedies. According to estimates, as many as 100 million Americans take acetaminophen safely each year. Still, this over-the-counter drug is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US, and there have been calls for increased regulation to prevent overdoses. Concerns about suicide through acetaminophen overdose led to restrictions on how many pills could be sold at one time in England.

 

            Lee said the latest study shows the maximum dose of Extra Strength Tylenol is set too high. The maximum dose is two 500-milligram pills every six hours or 4 grams daily.

 

            Dr. Paul Watkins of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, the lead author of the study, said acetaminophen generally is safe at the highest doses, but he acknowledged that the margin of safety is small.

 

            "I think this study reminds us of what we already know: that you should stop at the 4-gram dose and not take more than you need," he said.

 

Study Results Also Reported In The July 5, 2006 Bergen Record:

 

             “The study of 145 healthy volunteers at two US medical centers compared a placebo, Extra Strength Tylenol and prescription painkillers that contain acetaminophen -- such as Percocet, which is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, an opioid painkiller.

 

            Patients took the medication or placebo every six hours for 14 days. Aminotransferase, a liver enzyme that can indicate possible liver damage when found at elevated levels, was measured daily for eight days and afterward at regular intervals.

 

            All patients were on the same diet.

 

            The researches said, out of 106 patients, 41, or 39 percent, who took acetaminophen alone or in combination with another drug saw their liver enzymes increase to more than three times the upper limit of normal. Twenty-seven patients had enzyme levels more than five times normal, and eight patients had eight times the normal amount of enzyme.

 

            Three times the normal level of aminotransferase is considered the threshold at which doctors become concerned about possible liver damage.

 

            Watkins attributed the sharply elevated enzymes to the Tylenol and not to the opioid medications.

 

            Of the 39 patients on a placebo, only one had enzymes that exceeded twice the normal level.

 

            Enzyme levels continued to increase in patients for up to four days after they stopped taking acetaminophen. It took as long as 11 days for their enzymes to return to normal, the scientists said.

 

The Real Kicker

 

            But here’s the real kicker.  The same article stated this:  “McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the unit of Johnson & Johnson that markets Tylenol, said the latest study contradicted previous research sponsored by the company that showed no meaningful elevations in liver enzymes.

 

            The company said that Tylenol was safe to use as directed and that high enzyme levels did not indicate liver damage in the absence of other symptoms.

 

            So what gives?  Is taking the maximum recommended dose safe… or not?  Are elevated liver enzymes bad… or do they mean nothing if you don’t have any detectable symptoms?

 

Absence Of Evidence Is Not The Evidence Of Absence

 

            Let me give you a quick little example I heard many, many moons ago that I think will make the answer crystal clear…

 

            Take a fish tank…. Say five gallons… filled with water.

 

Now, what will happen if you take your fist and plunge it into the fish tank?  The water level will rise and some will spill out onto the floor.  Right?

 

            This happens whether you plunge your hand into the tank fast… or slow.  The result, minus a little splash, is the same.  Correct?

 

            Ok.  Now picture a ten-gallon fish tank.  Also filled with water all the way to the top.       When you plunge your hand into this tank… twice the size of the other tank… what happens?

 

            Basically, the same thing… right?  The water will rise and some will spill over.  Except this time it doesn’t rise quite as much and not as much spill out onto the floor.  It still happens… but… THE MEASUREMENTS ARE LESS.

 

            How about a 20-gallon tank?  100-gallon?  500-gallon?

 

Scientific Law

 

            It’s all the same.  Every time you place your fist into a fish tank… the water will rise.  This is because it is a scientific law:  The law of displacement.  Your fist displaces a certain amount of water and the water must move to accommodate this space taken up by your fist. 

 

And get this… this is important:  The amount of space (water) your fist displaces is always the same, no matter how big or how small the fish tank.  It only seems like your fist displaces more water in the 5-gallon tank than the 500-gallon tank because of the proportion of the tank relative to your fist. 

 

In other words, your fist will “move” the same amount of water… but the measurement you use… the rising water level… will change with the size of the tank.  Bigger the tank – smaller the measurement.

 

What does all this

 

have to do with the safety of Extra Strength Tylenol?

 

            Here’s what:

 

            Let’s say you go out on a boat in the ocean and you reach over the side and plunge your fist into the water.  What happens?  Does the water rise? Yes?  No?  Maybe?!?!

 

            The answer is: Yes!  It has to.

 

It’s a SCIENTIFIC LAW.  The law of

 

displacement.  Your fist will displace the exact

 

same amount of water in the ocean as is does a 5-gallon fish tank.  The only difference is…

 

            You can’t see it rise and you can’t measure it. But, you know it happens, because scientific laws work… not when they want to… they work…

 

100% Of The Time

 

            Back to Tylenol...  The results of this study showed that taking the maximum recommended daily dose “markedly” increased liver enzymes.  Increased liver enzymes are not good and indicative that something is wrong.

 

             “Something wrong” regardless of the presence or absence of detectable symptoms.  Just like we do not have instruments precise enough to measure the rise in the ocean from your fist… scientists do not have advanced enough technology to accurately measure all the tiny changes in your body chemistry and health from any drug.  And you do not show outward symptoms from many, many of these tiny changes.  But they do exist.

 

            For example, do you show outward symptoms when a cavity is first starting to form in your teeth?  How about every time you eat fat and it settles in your arteries?  What symptoms of lung cancer does a smoker get the first day, month or year they smoke?

 

None, None and None!

 

            So, without symptoms, nothing is wrong.  Everything is ok.  And if it can’t be measured… with the measuring tools we have today… it simply doesn’t exist.

 

            Sounds like that’s what some would like us to believe…

 

            The bottom line is:  Everyone knows all drugs have side effects.  Some are quick and severe.   Others are not as bad.  Then there are those whose side effects are like your fist in the ocean – they can not be measured… yet.

 

Drugs with quick and severe side effects tend to be taken off the market.  A certain percentage of the other two are pulled after years.

 

            It is a fact that 20% or 1 out of every 5 drugs approved by the FDA, being

 

consumed by the public, are labeled as dangerous or pulled from the market over a 25 year period.  The FDA calls these “Black Box Warnings”  Source: Lasser, K. M.D., MPH, et al., Timing of New Black Box Warnings and Withdrawals for Prescription Medications.  Journal of The American Medical Association, Vol. 287 No. 17, May 1, 2002)

 

But here’s the second bottom line:        We are not saying drugs are bad.  On the contrary, they have saved countless lives and help others live with less pain and discomfort.  

 

            But since they ALL have side effects, we believe they should only be taken if there is not another, more natural option… that does not have all the same side effects.

 

            For example, if you have a herniated or bulging disc, you are probably taking some from of pain medication. 

 

            Whether it’s prescription or over the counter.  You may even be taking Tylenol.

 

            The pain and discomfort from herniated and bulging discs can be severe.  At times, debilitating.  And just about every patient we see needs something for that pain…

 

            That is until they give the DRX 9000ä a try.  Cleared by the FDA… and with a clinical trial demonstrating an 86% success rate… many patients who qualify for our program are flushing their pain medication down the toilet in just about no time. 

 

            It’s funny, you may think of the hundreds or even thousands of dollars you can potentially save when you are pain-free, no longer taking all those medications.  But I prefer to think about your liver, the years of potential life, the time with your family and loved ones…

 

Smile

 

            Yeah sure.  All that stuff seem like your fist in the ocean… its “immeasurable”… but… it’s enough to put a smile on my face.  Now I’d like to put one on yours…

 

If you are in pain from a herniated or bulging disc, sciatica, facet syndrome or back pain and are taking ANY pain medication what-so-ever… I have a very special deal for you…